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Putting the band back together

WAUPACA, Wis. — The Waupaca Area Orchestra will return to the concert stage on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in a special performance presented by the Waupaca Fine Arts …

Sheriff showdown at middle school

WAUPACA – On Oct. 6, incumbent Waupaca County Sheriff Tim Wilz (Republican) and his challenger, Officer Justin Malueg (Independent) held a debate in the auditorium of the Waupaca Middle School. …
Representatives from the Clintonville School District held a ribbon cutting Oct. 9 for the newly constructed outdoor classroom at Clintonville Elementary School. .Bert Lehman Photo

Outdoor classroom to benefit elementary students

CLINTONVILLE – An outdoor classroom that was built outside the Clintonville Elementary School and was paid for with donations will benefit elementary school students for years to come. …

Halloween home tour

SCANDINAVIA– Owners Jon and Linda Durrant invite the public to tour their Victorian Wrolstad-Quien home at 255 Mill St. in Scandinavia on Saturday and Sunday October 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 …
The city had a discussion about naming the new archery range built by Eagle Scout Colton Swanson. Multiple ideas were discussed..John Faucher Photo.

Committee recommends ‘Swanson Archery Range’ name

NEW LONDON – The New London Parks and Recreation Committee has recommended that the newly constructed archery range in the city of New London be named Swanson Archery Range, after Colton Swanson …

Cemetery walk focuses on veterans

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Historical Society and the Waupaca Area Genealogical Society will host the annual Hike through History Cemetery Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Waupaca’s …
Sports

Local golfer competes at state

MADISON-Amherst’s Kinzee Martin will participate in the WIAA Division 2 girls’ golf state tournament at University Ridge in Madison Oct. 12-13. after scoring an 80 in the Wrightstown sectionalto …

Top ten ranked Hortonville soccer continues winning ways

KAUKAUNA- The No. 10 Hortonville Polar Bears posted a 2-0 shutout victory on the road against the Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts on Oct. 6. With the win, Hortonville improved to 12-1-1 on the season, …

SPASH soccer blanks Marshfield

STEVENS POINT- The Stevens Point Panthers boys soccer team delivered a decisive 3–0 shutout victory over the Marshfield Tigers on Oct. 8 driven by a standout multi-point performance from Zachariah …

Local girls’ state tennis participants

MADISON- The WIAA girls individual tennis state tournament will be played at Nielsen Tennis Stadium Oct. 15-17. In the Division 1 doubles tournament, the team of Elizabeth Fish and Emma …

Waupaca soccer dominates Clintonville

WAUPACA-The Waupaca Comets delivered on offense on Oct.6 rolling to a decisive 6–0 victory over the Clintonville Truckers. Forward Keegan Kirby spearheaded the Comets’ attack, netting a hat …

Amherst football dominates matchup of top 10 heavyweights

STRATFORD- In a highly anticipated matchup in the Central Wisconsin Conference, the Amherst Falcons, ranked second in Division 5, traveled to face the Stratford Tigers, ranked fifth in Division 4, in …
Packerland
In 1945, Dad had an injury to his knee, and of course you go to the hospital, and you get it taken care of. He had an X-ray done,” explained Ted Fritsch’s son, Tom. “In 1946, he had that …
In 1946, the Packers purchased a picturesque 53-acre compound built in 1937 for the Green Bay-area Norbertine order. The $32,000 purchase was approved by the board of directors in May as a …
Over the following days, while Ted Fritsch spent time at the Browns training camp, newspapers quoted Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau saying that there was a 50-50 chance that Fritsch would end up …
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers saw a brutal 35-14 loss at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 24, to the Atlanta Falcons.  According to Packers Safety Evan Williams, each player needs to …
“The All-America League has lured its first player from the Green Bay Packers of the rival National League, the star fullback Ted Fritsch, who will do his place kicking and line plunging with the …
Opinion

When Screens Become Safety Valves

Dear Reader, We live in a curious time. The same screens that connect us to the world have become stages where we watch others perform fragments of existence—sometimes genuine, often …

Police and Courts
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Teens sentenced for poaching spree
COUNTY – Three teens involved in a months-long poaching spree are facing the consequences of gunning down deer and raccoons. Ethan Lashua, 19, recently pleaded no contest to resisting a …
Man charged for summer overdose death
WAUPACA – On July 29, 2026 at 6 p.m. the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a female that was unresponsive and cold to the touch. The female was pronounced deceased at the …
Calling 911
• Oct. 5 – A woman reported an abandoned Honda on her property with Idaho plates. • Oct. 5 – The Waupaca High School reported an intoxicated student with a bottle of vodka. • Oct. …
Stevens Point Police Report
Oct. 5 – A 39-year-old man stole from Kwik Trip on Maria Drive.  Oct. 5 – A 40-year-old man was found intoxicated inside Save A Lot Foods. He had probation conditions stating he cannot …
Calling 911
• Sept. 28 – A woman reported she believed her ex put a tracking device on her vehicle. • Sept. 28 – A man reported a group of juveniles were running up and down King Road and running …
Obituaries
Eileen Kay Kettleson
Eileen Kay Kettleson
Eileen Kay Kettleson, age 84, of Ogdensburg, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1942, in Hancock to the late Elmer and Lucy (Fay) Manney. Eileen's mother passed …
Carol Ann Hanson
Carol Ann Hanson, 85, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, was called home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2026, at Bethany Home in Waupaca. Carol was born on October 23, 1940, in Weyauwega, …
Scott Arndt
Scott James Arndt, 56, passed away doing what he loved in service of the Dairy Farmers, on Monday, October 12th. 2026.   Scott was born on October 16th 1969, in New London, Wisconsin. …
Frederick "Freddy" "Fred" Goetsch
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Frederick "Freddy" "Fred" Goetsch, of Weyauwega, at the age of 86. He passed away at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Fred was born on …
Audrey M. Krueger
Audrey M. Krueger, age 89 of Marion, passed away on Thursday evening October 8, 2026 at her sister’s home in Tomahawk, WI. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Marion is assisting …
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